Nellie on Trading S-Jax: ‘Harder Than Hell’

As everyone knows, trying to get someone to take Stephen Jackson (and his contract) off your hands is a very difficult task. Don Nelson, enjoying a scotch and a cigar, sheds a bit of light on the procedure: “We know Jack wants out, we’re trying to accommodate him. That’s not gonna help. It’s harder than hell to trade that guy. He’s got his history; he’s got a long-term contract. We’re trying.”